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Name:
Farilhões
Description:
Placed at 5,7 miles away from Carvoeiro Cape, Berlengas archipelago is composed by three groups of islets: Berlenga Grande and adjacent reefs, Estelas and Farilhões-Forcadas, all with a distinct geologic nature from the near continental coast Farilhões are a group of small islands from Berlengas, also known as Farilhões-Forcadas, this group is about 3,5 miles away from the Berlengas lighthouse, on the direction NNW. On the profound waters, the divers can find, over 3 to 6 meters, shanny and over profounder waters they can find congers, hogfish, grey mullets and big shoals of sargus. Around 30 meters, we can find dory, black groupers and whiting-pouts. But not only fish predominates on the beauty of the marine fauna of Berlengas, but also starfish, echinus and cucumber-fish make part of the subaquatic beauty of this island. Octopus, cuttle-fish, dog-whelk, prawns, crayfish, crabs, barnacles, hydrarians and anemone are other type of typical species from the island's sea.
Water temperature of 18ºC in August. September and October
Diving Suit:
Complet wet suit.
Visibility under water:
Visibility of 15 meters in August, September and October.
Climate:
Possess a climate that is influenced by two types of climatic influences: the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In the north strong winds in the south milder winds. Heavy rain in winter.
How to get there:
You need to go by car or bus to Peniche, then you have to take one of several maritime-tourist boats that allow access to the island throughout the year.
